Jaunessa, a businesswoman with an MBA from Gonzaga University, and fitness enthusiast, helped found Farmgirlfit in 2011.  She grew up playing sports, where she developed a keen work ethic, giving 100% effort in every undertaking.  She strives to lead a well-balanced life, and to be her best self in every aspect: as a wife, daughter, sister, auntie, friend, athlete, coach, and even as mama to an energetic chocolate lab. 

Jaunessa encourages the members of Farmgirlfit to find this same motivation, to be a little better today than yesterday, and not to be disheartened by setbacks.  For her, witnessing the achievements of the members is not only rewarding, but also serves as further inspiration.

favorite workout song

"Can't Hold Us" by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

As a Kid I dreamt I'd grow up to be

An Olympian, in both volleyball and basketball. At 5'0", gymnastics may have better aligned to my "strengths."

When the grind is kicking my butt, I'm thinking

"There's only _____ left!" I break it into manageable chunks, focusing on what I've already accomplished, even if only the first of 5 rounds...that's still 20% done!

Words to live by

What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.